Albendazole:Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Effectiveness in Treating

1. Introduction of Albendazole

Albendazole is an anti-helmentic drug which kill the worm by hatching the larva of worm like pork tap worm,dog tap worm.It is available in both form tablet and Suspension.

2. Brand Name of albendazole

As we know that brand name is given by the particular pharma company.Some brand name of Albendazole which is available in the market are as follow:

Noworm
Zentel
Bandy
Albenza
Besides these you can also get this medicine with other name in the market.

3. What are the uses of Albendazole?

Commonly Albendazole is used for the treatment of stomach worm by killing the larva of worm in which symptoms like stomach pain,itching,redness in the skin,loss of appetite are seen and mainly stomach worm are seen in children.

4. How to recognize worm presence in the stomach?

Both children and adult are affected by stomach worm so it show some symptoms while enter in the body.Mainly it is seen in children due to improper hygiene and cleanness.You can recognize the presence of worm in the stomach by following these symptoms;

-Stomach pain;

-Chronic digestive issue;

-Mental distress;

-Muscles pain and joint pain;

-Skin problem;

-Anemia;

-Anal itching;

-Fatigue and Weakness;

-Teeth grinding;

5. What are the doses of Albendazole?

Now we will discuss the doses of albendazole in children and adult.

In adult 400mg tablet at night;

In children doses is calculated according to weight of the children <If children is less than 20 kg then 200 mg is prescribed>If children is more than 20kg then 300mg to 400 mg medicine is given. After one week you again take albendazole.

6. How to take Albendazole?

Albendazole is mostly taken in the night after dinner during bed time.Patients should take this medicine by chewing rather than swallowing directly for better action.

7. What are the Side Effect of Albendazole

Some side effect may seen the patients after takin this medicine;

-Headache;

-Pale eyes;

-Pale urine;

-Neck pain;

-Abdomen pain;

-Dizziness;

-Nausea and vomiting;

Besides this if you face other unwanted side effect then stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor

8. What are the warning of Albendazole? 

Albendazole is not prescribed for those patients who has

-Liver problem

-Kidney problem

-Blood disoder

-Bone marrow disorder

-Alcoholic person

-Pregnant and breast feeding mother also take this medicine after doctor suggetion.